Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Role: Electro-mechanical

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: South Cambridgeshire

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established and innovative product development company. The company specialises in the design and development of electro-mechanical scientific instrumentation, taking products from initial concept through to full-scale production.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, leading the transfer of R&D concepts through to manufacturable products as well as factory testing activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge R&D projects and optimising concepts for seamless manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take R&D concepts to a manufacturable product
• Ensure designs are optimised for manufacture and assembly (DFM/DFMA)
• Lead factory acceptance testing
• 3D CAD design
• Build and test prototypes
• Work closely with a cross-functional R&D team across electronics, software, and systems
• Participate in design reviews, problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience xwzovoh Required:

• Strong background in developing electro-mechanical systems
• Experience in taking a product to manufacture is a must
• Tooling, jigs and fixture design
• Strong DFM and DFMA understanding
• 3D CAD design skills - Solidworks
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques

If you’re looking to join a business that values creativity, quality and innovation, then apply with a copy of your CV.